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Cub Cadet 3165 vs Cub Cadet CLT-538
Verdict: Cub Cadet 3165 vs Cub Cadet CLT-538
The Cub Cadet 3165 and the Cub Cadet CLT-538 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Cub Cadet CLT-538 is the newer design (2005 vs 1998). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Vanguard 303447Reference
air-cooledReference
Original price
$5,100 (1999 )Reference
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Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
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Displacement
29.3 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
68 x 66 mmReference
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Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Compression
8.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3350Reference
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Idle RPM
1400-3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
4.3 LReference
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Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDU-21LReference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
7 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-pneumatic idlerReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
shaft (SAE BB)Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
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Weight
120 kgReference
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Front tire
16x7.5-8Reference
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Rear tire
24x10.5-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16x7.5-8Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
24x10.5-12Reference
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Length
183 cmReference
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Width
106 cmReference
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Height
110 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 3165 attachments
3165 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal on the left side of the frame, above the front axle.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
16Reference
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Battery CCA
435Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
gearReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
96 cmReference
Drive
shaftReference
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Cub Cadet CLT-538 attachments
38" Mower deck
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.